SkyloongReleased 2022

GK84 Lite

72/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
84% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong customisability (77/100)
  • Strong portability (77/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the GK84 Lite wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall717766677772
Build quality
71
Customisability
77
Performance
66
Productivity
67
Portability
77
Overall
72
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size84
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit Spacebar
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum · Plastic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions35
Weight700 g

More specs

Height Mm35 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

GK84 Lite vs Wooting 80HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
GK84 Lite80HE
 SkyloongGK84 LiteThis pageWooting80HE
Overall score72 /10073 /100Better
Build quality71 /100Better68 /100
Performance66 /10094 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminum · PlasticBetterABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes